Effective Date: February 2, 2024

Welcome to John Slivery, an Evolution Publishing House platform by author Liviu Ioan Codreanu. We prioritize your privacy and offer this concise overview of our Privacy Policy.

Highlights:

1. Information We Collect: We collect pertinent personal information to tailor your John Slivery experience.

2. Purpose of Collection: Your data helps us enhance services and customize your interaction with John Slivery.

3. Collection Methods: Information is gathered through your interactions with the John Slivery website and related platforms.

4. Use of Information: Personal data is utilized to improve services, personalize content, and ensure seamless user experiences.

5. Information Sharing: Your data is treated confidentially and shared only as required for business operations.

6. Security Assurance: Robust security measures are in place to safeguard your personal information.

7. Respecting Your Choices: We honor your preferences regarding the use of your personal information.

8. No Selling or Sharing: Rest assured, John Slivery does not sell or share your personal information.

9. Contact Us: Questions or concerns about your privacy? Connect with us at John Slivery.

10. Policy Updates: We may update our Privacy Policy; significant changes will be communicated to you.

    1. What Personal Information We Collect:

    Your interaction with John Slivery may lead to the collection of personal details such as your name, email address, billing and shipping address, phone number, date of birth, and other identifiers. Additionally, information related to your interaction with John Slivery’s website, devices, and apps, including usage patterns, browsing history, geographic location, and communications with us, may be gathered.

    2. Why We Collect Personal Information:

    The purpose of collecting your personal information is to enhance your customer experience and administer our services effectively. It enables easy access to our products and services, focusing on items of specific interest to you. We also use this information to communicate special offers, promotions, and relevant news. You have the option to unsubscribe from promotional emails or mobile notifications.

    3. How We Collect Your Personal Information:

    (a) Information You Provide: When making a purchase, creating an account, joining programs, applying for services, using our websites, devices, and apps, contacting customer service, entering contests, interacting on social media, publishing through Evolution Publishing House, and signing up for promotional communications.

    (b) Information Automatically Collected: Through web server logs, cookies, pixel tags, third-party web analytics services, targeted advertising, your device or apps, geolocation, wireless networks in retail stores, social media, and information from business partners, contractors, and third parties.

    4. How We Use Your Personal Information:

    We use your personal information to provide products, services, and information across the John Slivery platform, administer programs, protect against fraudulent activity, offer customer service, conduct research, and communicate relevant offers. This information also helps us customize and enhance our website, advertising, and manage our business effectively.

    5. With Whom We Share Personal Information:

    Your privacy is crucial, and we only share your personal information under specific circumstances:

    • Other entities within Evolution Publishing House.
    • Service providers, subcontractors, and agents working on our behalf.
    • Providers of products and services you may request.
    • Credit card companies for transaction processing. We work only with STRIPE for processing the payments made through our website.
    • Law enforcement officials as required by law.
    • Co-branded offerings with third-party companies.
    • Other websites operated by Evolution Publishing House.
    • Digital content providers for order fulfillment.
    • In sales, mergers, or acquisitions with confidentiality agreements.
      
    • With your consent, we may share your information with other unaffiliated third parties.

       

      6. How We Safeguard Your Personal Information:

      Ensuring the security of your personal information is a top priority at John Slivery. While we employ commercially reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, it’s important to note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. Though we make diligent efforts, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. In case of a legally required notification regarding a breach, we may inform you electronically, in writing, or by telephone, as permitted by law.

      For John Slivery account holders, the creation of a password is part of the process. It is your responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of your password, and any unauthorized access or use of your account must be promptly reported to us. For additional details, please review the John Slivery Terms and Conditions of Use.

      7. Respecting Your Choices Regarding Personal Information:

      Opting out of marketing and promotional communications from John Slivery is a choice you can make at any time. Here’s how you can do it:

      • For John Slivery Members: Opt-out links are provided in promotional emails, or you can email our Customer Service Department.
      • For John Slivery Account Holders: Opt-out via the Account page under “Communication Preferences” or follow instructions in promotional emails.
      • For John Slivery Member Programs: Log in to your account, navigate to “Change Your Communication Preferences,” or use the opt-out link in promotional emails.
      • For John Slivery Educator Program: Educators can opt out by adjusting preferences in their account or using the opt-out link in promotional emails.
      • For John Slivery Kids Club: Parental consent is required for participants under 16, and opt-in is available under account preferences.
      • For John Slivery Gift Card website: Opt-out links are in promotional emails, or you can email giftcardorders@johnslivery.com.

      8. John Slivery Does Not Sell or Share Your Personal Information:

      We uphold your privacy by refraining from selling or sharing your personal information, including your name, phone number, address, or email, in exchange for monetary compensation. Under certain state privacy laws, we provide the option to opt-out of information sharing for advertising purposes. You can exercise your right to opt-out by visiting the link: Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 

    • 9. Your Privacy Rights and Options:

      As a user of JohnSlivery.com, you have various privacy rights and options concerning the use of your personal information:

      Opting Out of Analytics: You can choose to opt out of the collection of automatically gathered information, such as cookies, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, and Localytics. Follow the instructions in Section 3(b) or adjust your browser settings to reject cookies. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising: Decide to opt out of targeted advertising by following Section 3(b) instructions or adjusting your browser settings to reject cookies. Additionally, you can opt out of personal information sharing for targeted advertising by visiting the provided link: Do Not Sell My Personal Information or enabling a legally recognized opt-out preference signal like the Global Privacy Control. Online Community Users: If you are part of JohnSlivery.com’s online community, you can access, correct, change, or request the deletion of your personal information in your community profile(s) at any time. Note that certain information may be archived by JohnSlivery.com. Participation in the online community implies your agreement to receive communications related to these services. Privacy Rights and Choices: You have the right to request that your personal information not be used for direct marketing purposes. Additionally, you can request a copy of the personal information held about you, ask for inaccuracies to be rectified, or request the deletion of your personal information. Compliance with these requests will depend on legal obligations, dispute resolution, enforcement of agreements, or other business purposes. To make such requests, contact privacy@johnslivery.com Identity verification may be required.

      10. Contact Information for Questions or Concerns:

      If you have any questions or concerns about JohnSlivery.com’s Privacy Policy, you can contact the company at privacy@johnslivery.com 

      Policies for Minors (Children Under the Age of 16):

      JohnSlivery.com adheres to applicable laws and regulations concerning the collection, storage, and use of personal information for minors under the age of 16, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). Key points include:

      Products and services are directed towards adults or used with the consent of adults. Individuals under 18 are not allowed to use JohnSlivery.com without adult supervision. JohnSlivery.com does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 16, and such individuals are not permitted to register for an online account or post personal information. Verification of parental consent is required for minors under 16, and the company does not knowingly sell or share personal information about consumers under 16. Parents or guardians can contact privacy@johnslivery.com if they believe their minor under 16 has submitted personal information without consent. Data Retention Policy:

      JohnSlivery.com retains your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Information associated with expired or deactivated accounts will be deleted within two (2) years of inactivity or deactivation.

      Authorized Agent Policy:

      You may use an authorized agent to submit requests regarding your information. This involves providing a copy of written and signed permission to your authorized agent and verifying your own identity directly with JohnSlivery.com.

    • Important information about third-party devices, ISPs, websites, and applications:

      This Privacy Policy specifically pertains to information collected by JohnSlivery.com. When you click on links and banners on the JohnSlivery.com website that redirect you to a third-party website, or if you use, download, or install third-party software applications onto your device, your interaction with those third-party websites or software will be governed by the third party’s privacy policies, not JohnSlivery.com’s. Additionally, please be aware that when using JohnSlivery.com, third-party mobile device manufacturers and internet service providers (ISPs) may collect personal information about you, subject to the third party’s privacy policies.

      Moreover, our website may contain links to other websites with privacy practices differing from those of JohnSlivery.com. If you submit personal information to any of those sites, your information will be subject to their privacy policies. We recommend carefully reading the privacy policy of any website you visit.

      Notice of Financial Incentive and Loyalty Programs:

      We offer price discounts, coupons, services, and other benefits for participants in various programs on JohnSlivery.com, such as membership programs, large volume customer programs, mailing lists, and account holder programs. Customers provide necessary personal information (e.g., names, emails, phone numbers, educator credentials) when opting into these programs. Participation is optional, and users can opt-out at any time. The value of customer data is closely tied to the aggregate utilization of program offerings. While we do not calculate the value of customer data in our accounting statements, we estimate that the value of these programs is at least equal to the information provided by participants.

      Users can opt-in or opt-out of these programs at any time through the offered means or by contacting our Customer Service Department at +40 747 294 007.

      Information collected from visitors outside the Romania:

      For individuals in jurisdictions outside the Romania, John Slivery  relies on lawful bases such as processing necessary for contracts, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate interests, processing for employment purposes, and processing based on consent. You may have specific rights related to your personal information, including the right to access, rectify, or erase your data, restrict processing, data portability, and withdrawal of consent.

      To exercise these rights, contact us through our online portal. We may require additional information for verification and may be unable to afford these rights under certain circumstances.

      If you have concerns, contact us at privacy@johnslivery.com.

      Terms of Use:

      Any dispute regarding the privacy of your personal information is subject to this Privacy Policy and the terms of use applicable to JohnSlivery.com, including limitation on damages, dispute resolution, and the application of the law of Romania.

      Contact Information:

      For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at privacy@johnslivery.com.